Can you recommend some stories from 'best short creepy stories'?

Sure. 'The Lottery' by Shirley Jackson is a very creepy short story. It seems like a normal small - town lottery at first, but then it takes a very dark turn. Also, 'The Masque of the Red Death' by Edgar Allan Poe is great. The description of the plague and the party held in the face of death is quite spooky. Oh, and 'Carmilla' is a classic vampire short story that is filled with an eerie atmosphere.

I don't think it'll necessarily meet your needs, but I'll try my best to recommend a novel that's most relevant to your description."Night Talks at a Haunted House" is a short-story novel written by the author who refuses to use false words. The general plot of this novel is: "Haunted House Night Talks", also known as "Ghost Stories", was a collection of horror stories that he had put in a lot of effort to release. If you saw this series of stories at night when you were alone, it was best not to read it because every story in this series was extremely scary. ---------------------------- "The Ghost That Isn't a Ghost" was a novel written by the author, Su Qing. It was a mystery detective novel. The general plot of the novel was: There are ghosts in this world, there really are ghosts, I really don't lie to you, otherwise what are these things? Ghost 1: There are no ghosts, a trick to deceive children Ghost 2: According to modern science, ghosts and such things cannot exist Ghost 3: The human heart is not enough to have such gods and ghosts Ghost 4: Yes, yes, there are no ghosts in this world Xiao Sheng: Then what are you? We're not ghosts ~ Alright, alright! No, no, don't shout. My head hurts. ---------------------------- Nightmare Realm was a mystery detective and horror novel written by Nan Muling. The general plot of the novel was: As night fell, she suddenly opened her eyes and was shocked to find herself in a strange and desolate place. There were some supernatural 'creatures' around her, such as ghosts! The timid her fled in fear, and in desperation, she fought back crazily, including killing ghosts and people… When she opened her eyes again, she returned to her room. It turned out that everything was just a nightmare… She did not realize that this was a never-ending nightmare… Fate had already been decided. It turned out that the most terrifying thing was the human heart! ---------------------------- "Your Parade of a Hundred Ghosts in the Other World" was a fantasy-mystery fantasy novel written by a white scholar. The general plot of the novel was: When you fall into the endless abyss of darkness, do you choose to die like an ant or survive like a jackal…Nightmare Ghost, Bewitching Woman, Earth Goat, Ghost Mother…There are countless strange and terrifying ghosts hidden in this dark world, but the most terrifying thing is not them, but the ravings that come from your Heart World… ---------------------------- "The Ghost's Record" was a suspense novel written by the author, Bloodstained Ghost. The general plot of the novel was: An ordinary Ghost-Hunting Association had actually led to the mysterious tomb's eternal mystery case! The descendants of the Xu and Wang families searched for the mysterious tomb, but they encountered ghosts hitting the wall and demons seducing souls, each of which was shocking. They also encountered the human-faced badger and the zombie king, each of which was fatal! He also witnessed the secret technique of soul refinement, the revenge of the ghost fetus, and the evil spirit entering the dream! Let's see how the descendants of the Spirit Master divined Yin and Yang, turning good into bad, and revealing the ultimate secret behind the bizarre tomb… ---------------------------- 'Horrible Funeral Parlor' was a mystery detective novel written by the author, Fog Shadow. The general plot of the novel was: It was late at night, and there was the sound of corpses whispering. I'm a corpse carrier in a funeral parlor. There are many taboos in this profession. In the dead of night, close your eyes and listen to me tell those horror stories! ---------------------------- Ghost Eyes was a modern romance novel written by the author, Yilian Youmeng. The general plot of this novel was: Ever since I was young, I was regarded as a jinx because of my strange eyes. Everyone avoided me like the plague. There was a lovestruck female ghost who committed suicide in a university campus, a resentful ghost whose corpse was dismembered in an abandoned well, a human flesh restaurant, a little ghost who controlled people... All of this was happening around me. It seemed like I was destined to never be able to escape from this… ---------------------------- "Secret Panic" was a mystery novel written by the author since he was a child. The general plot of the novel was: The Ancient House of the Evils, the Ghost High School, the Wilderness of Mystery, and the Desperation of Life. He shuttled through one mysterious and dangerous scene after another. This was a world of endless panic! ---------------------------- "The First Season of Skeleton Night City" was a suspense novel written by the author, Meng Xuanlang. The general plot of this novel was: Strange tragedies and wandering vengeful spirits! Why was the mysterious Night Walker so strange? Was there a connection between the supernatural cases and the Underworld? The King of Hell ordered people to die at the third watch, but he would never leave people alive until the fifth watch! How could Meng Xuanlang, who had transformed into a Soul Reaper, face the love and hatred of the two worlds of Yin and Yang? Grudges and fate? ---------------------------- The book, Ghost Story Studio, was written by the author, Twelve Sentences, and was a novel about a mysterious world. The general plot of the novel was: A nightmare descended upon them. Ghosts ran amok, and aristocratic families dominated the world. All living beings were like ants, struggling to survive in the quagmire. Fang Yue inexplicably came to a world where demons and ghosts ran amok. He had the merit system, and all kinds of strange objects such as jade pendants, bronze mirrors, straw sandals, straw raincoats, human skin masks, and so on transformed into merit divine powers to deduce, see, divine, avoid water, paint skin…

" Haunted House Night Talks " was written by the author, Decline Hypothesis. It was a short story. It was a collection of horror stories, and every story was extremely terrifying. If you read this story alone at night, it's best not to read it, because every story in this series will make your hair stand on end. I hope you like my recommendation.

The element of mystery. These stories often leave a lot to the imagination. For example, a story might only hint at a supernatural presence without fully revealing it. This makes the reader's mind fill in the blanks and creates a sense of unease.

No, short creepy stories are usually single-player experiences where you immerse yourself in the spooky narrative alone.

A good creepy short story needs a strong sense of mystery. Take 'The Tell - Tale Heart'. You're constantly wondering what the narrator will do next and why he's so obsessed with the old man's eye. Another important factor is the use of vivid descriptions. In 'The Masque of the Red Death', Poe's detailed descriptions of the different rooms and the masked figure add to the creepiness. Also, the theme of the story can contribute. If it's about something that violates our normal sense of the world, like in 'Carmilla' with its vampire element, it can be very creepy.

The story of 'Bloody Mary' is also quite creepy. Legend has it that if you stand in a dark bathroom, light a candle, and say 'Bloody Mary' three times into the mirror, a ghostly apparition will appear. She is said to have a pale face covered in blood, and her eyes are filled with malice.

The Bell Witch Haunting is also a very well - known creepy story. In Tennessee, the Bell family was terrorized by a malevolent spirit known as the Bell Witch. It would make strange noises, pull hair, and even slap people. It tormented the family for years and there are many accounts from the family members themselves that make this story truly spine - chilling.

There's a short creepy story. A doll in an antique shop always seemed to be looking at a particular corner. One customer bought it and took it home. That night, she woke up to find the doll sitting on her chest, staring at her with its cold, lifeless eyes. And then there is a story about a deserted school. A group of teenagers decided to explore it at night. They heard the sound of children laughing and chalk screeching on blackboards, but they were the only ones there.

There could be ghost stories. You know, the ones with apparitions and haunted places.